My mom taught me how to read a map back in elementary school.

Sway here-

I promise you, she ALWAYS had a map of whatever area we were driving to. 

Long before Mapquest (ya'll remember that?👀) or Waze , I was her personal compass while she drove. 

It was like some kind of rite of passage for me to know how to read it as she followed my direction. I remember pulling them out a few at a time from the hot glove compartment (it always seemed to be summer time when I was doing the most 'map reading' LOL)

Well, she would always tell me first to find where we were located and then find where we were going...without those two, we would be lost...

That's exactly how it is in business.

We've found that so many couples operate at a 'winging it' level that it becomes the norm. 

So, there are just a few things that we would say are necessary to have a LEGIT business, and the TOP one is having a STRATEGY, a path for where you are going. 

In episode 91 of the Marriedpreneur Life Podcast, we're sharing GOLD (again!) about:

Yeah, we're really 'going there' in this episode...may step on a few toes but our heart is to see you two win - not just in the end but DURING the journey.

Here's to living powerfully in sync

OL and Sway

P.S. If you haven't downloaded our free Marriedpreneur Map training that puts all of the steps to building a strong Marriedpreneur legacy TOGETHER, grab your free download HERE.

P.P.S Not an iTunes user? Take a listen to the podcast over at MarriedpreneurLife.com

I remember during our first few launches how our unsubscribe numbers starting climbing...

We were so nervous and thought we had to do something to get them to come back and be a part of our amazing tribe. But we had it all wrong.

We were so focused on pleasing others that we failed to be ourselves.  It's like we were scared to even ask or offer anything to them...

How crazy is that?

You have something to offer that will help change life as they know it but you are fearful to offer it because you don't want them to leave....what kind of twisted thinking?....

Thank God for freedom from fear!

Today, when we do launches or make an offer, we actually look FORWARD to getting unsubscribes.

Here's why...

Those who unsubscribe aren't buyers anyway..and if they DO buy,  they would make poor customers (and who wants meloncholy whiners trying to shake the amazing vibe in your tribe? 👀)

So, episode 90 of the Marriedpreneur Life podcast we're coming after one of the biggest elephants in the entrepreneur's mental space. Here's what we're sharing:

O.L & Sway

P.S. If you haven't downloaded our free Marriedpreneur Map training that puts all of the steps to building a strong Marriedpreneur legacy TOGETHER, grab your free download HERE.

P.P.S Not an iTunes user? Take a listen to the podcast over at MarriedpreneurLife.com

Go take a listen to how we’re using adding REAL value (not fake value) as a part of our marketing strategy. Marketing doesn’t have to be slimy or disingenuous. In episode #89 of the Marriedpreneur Life podcast, we’re sharing simple ways you can add REAL value and dream clients to your tribe today! 

We're in the middle of launching our Marriedpreneur Growth Kit, and neither OL or I could have anticipated the fulfilling (and at times intense) journey when creating it. Wow!

It's been so much fun to watch couples reply and email us! That's what we hoped and planned and built it for, but it's still the best feeling in the world to watch.

 Ok, One MORE last thing, over on today’s podcast Episode #88, we’re sharing how and why imperfect action is better than perfect inaction.  

Working with your spouse in business?

We need to answer a question that we are often asked about working with your spouse when you have business differences. 👀

Here's the thing:

We used to try to change each other under the pretense of being on the 'same page'.

But same page doesn't always have to mean same perspective. More than anything, you want to use your business differences as an advantage and know what things to push for and what things to let be.

That's the same in any other area in marriage too but for some reason many couples treat differences in business like it's the end of the road. It isn't.

Yeah, there are rough patches, but that's to be worked THROUGH rather than ran away FROM.

All of this ties into the bigger picture of building a lasting legacy together through your business.

We're tackling this topic on handling business differences on episode 87 of the Marriedpreneur Life Podcast. 

Today, it's a little bit of a rant we would say...   

Probably the biggest hangup couples have with regards to starting and scaling a business together right now, is the belief that marriage and business don’t mix and will always end up in regret.  

It's pretty easy to come to that conclusion when:

The logical conclusion is...working together is drab, so you might as well go at it on your own. 

But before you nod your head yes, you'll want to check out our podcast episode #86 today. Our emotional rants are unusually logical.

Go check it out!

O.L. + Sway

P.S. We have a SUPER awesome email coming your way later this week. It's called "What Couples Get Wrong About Balancing Business Differences." In anticipation of the beta launch of ‘The Marriedpreneur Growth Kit’ next week, we know people may be wondering if this is the exact same issue as dealing with communication problems in marriage/business. The answer is yes and no. Watch your inbox on Thursday!

I recall a few years back when we had the largest emotional set back to date.

We were super excited about the program we were about to launch. However, what we didn't have was a launch strategy. 

We invested more than ever before, and we thought our marketing was going to be effective, but the issue was we were just putting pieces together- it wasn't a real launch system.

Over the years, we invested in more coaching, and things became a lot clearer as far as the NECESSITY if having a launch strategy. 

It's NOT what we originally thought. 

What tripped us up was when we saw different influencers launching and it seemed to be successful. However, we were only seeing a fraction of the work- not what was really going on behind the scenes. 

Recently, in our 2ccx coaching program, we were given the ins and outs of a pressure launch campaign (a way to pre-sell and release a new product).

We. are. geeked to implement it to what we have already been doing.

So, we want to take you behind the scenes of how we're doing our launch. 

If you're interested in seeing the steps we use for this launch of our New Marriedpreneur Growth Kit (formally the Quick-Start Kit) then take a listen to episode #85 of the Marriedpreneur Podcast. 

We're sharing how: 

This is a good one ya'll.

 You may want to take notes and start implementing quickly to save time and make more on your next launch.  

Here's to living powerfully in sync,

OL and Sway

This past Sunday was monumental.

Now, we’re realigning our lives and calling to both the marketplace and ministry (and marriage of course). 

But we feel like there are other couples who are walking this unique call out as well. 

With that being said, we're changing some things. 

Whenever you're called to do something differently, people won't get it and think you're crazy.

This past month we had to make yet another decision that - to some - sounds backward, but we know it's the cost of walking in a greater calling. 

If you two are doing well and feeling like you're in your flow, that's great!

However, if you've been seeking the next step to understand how to make progress towards the next goal, then we've got good news for you. 

Here's what we're diving into:

Hope this encourages you two to keep building.

Greater is coming. 

Here's to living powerfully in sync,

OL and Sway Buckley

Burnout is an interesting thing. 

Sometimes we get burned out because of the TYPE of clients we choose to work with.

Not all clients/ prospects are created equal. 

So, if you're feeling drained or unfulfilled with your lack of progress, 

it's not them really...it's you. 

As entrepreneurs and leaders, it's our job to train people how to treat us.  

In episode #83 of the Marriedpreneur Life Podcast, we're sharing with you the steps that we implement to focus on our DREAM clients (which are way better than your IDEAL client). You're gonna hear about:

This episode is full of practical insight that will boost your confidence and clarify your value.

Check it out, and if it's helpful, be sure to let us know in a review or in our IG stories. Just tag us at @MarriedpreneurLife

Here's to living powerfully in sync,

O.L.  & Sway

P.S. We’re about to drop something pretty amazing for you two if you’ve been seeking strategy for your next steps to scaling and syncing, get on the VIP wait list to be the first to hear about when it drops. 

So this past week ,we spent time with friends and family in Dallas.

With it being Father’s Day weekend, we especially couldn’t pass up the opportunity to slide through our grandparent's house.

Those moments  are rare.

This month they will celebrate 65 YEARS of marriage- that’s like a lifetime..right?

So, of course, in true Buckley form, we asked them for a quick interview so we could share with you some of the nuggets they often share with us behind closed doors.

We promised them it would be short and simple, and we would only ask ONE main question. 

You’re gonna want to hear about it and how they’re still rockin’ with each other through businesses and losing children and so much more…

It’s pretty powerful. 

Check out episode #82 of the MarriedpreneurLife Podcast and let us know your biggest takeaway over in your IG stories. Just tag us at MarriedpreneurLife

Here’s to living powerfully in sync,

OL and Sway

P.S. You really WILL be encouraged by their amazing insight! Whatever you two are facing, you’ll realize that it’s all par for the course and even greater days await..keep goin’ fam